Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender study launched to investigate workplace discrimination

The world's biggest ever lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) study has been launched to highlight the true scale of workplace discrimination and reveal if diversity and inclusion programmes...

It's more important for women to be likeable than competent when aiming for promotion

Academic research reports it is more important for women to be 'likeable' rather than good at their job if they want a pay rise or promotion.

Employers need to break down the barriers that keep women out of the boardroom, says Theresa May

Companies and customers could lose out if more women don't make it to board level, according to home secretary.

Broadcasting comes out well in report on diversity strategies in the sector

The broadcast industry is ahead of the curve when it comes to best practice in diversity strategy.

Government aims for at least half of all open board roles to be held by women by end of the Parliament

Business minister Edward Davey and Lynne Featherstone (pictured), minister for equalities, have announced a business strategy to increase the number of women on the boards of listed companies in the...

Diversity strategies will suffer in Government's drive for public-sector efficiency

Government budget cuts put diversity strategies at risk, according to an equality think tank.

Enterprise-Rent-A-Car joins Stonewall's Diversity Champions programme

Enterprise-Rent-A-Car has become the 600th employer to become a member of Stonewall's Diversity Champions Programme.

Stonewall launches search for Britain's most gay-friendly workplaces

Stonewall has opened its annual Workplace Equality Index to find Britain's most gay-friendly employer

Diversity - Etonians no longer dominate senior jobs

The increased diversity of the new Parliament puts it on a par with that of the corporate world.

Government organisations to have access to a diversity monitor to help them understand ethnic group needs

Experian Public Sector has launched a diversity monitor to provide government organisations with a more detailed understanding of ethnicity among citizens and public-sector employees.

Diversity: Alternative approach to the Equalities Bill

The Equalities Bill, which replaces the ageing Equal Pay and Sex Discrimination Acts of 1970 and 1975, may well have trundled its way through Parliament in time for the Election, but HRDs know gender...

New Government benchmarking tool enables firms to measure their success in tackling inequality

The Government has a new benchmarking and improvement tool to help businesses better understand equality legislation and set them on a path towards best practice.